Recently I broke off the front sight on my Pietta 1858 Rem clone. I've gotten a replacement from VTI and now the question is.................how do I get out the remainder of the old front sight and press the new one in??
The post broke off JUST below the level of the barrel. I'm assuming it is soldered in place as I can see no staking marks.
I was thinking about heating the area a little with a propane torch and then taking an easy-out to the stub - maybe it'll spin out when the factory solder melts with the heat??
I guess my only other option would be to take a narrow, pointed grinder bit to it with my dremel tool.
Anybody have any other possibilities??
Any gunsmithing tips would be appreciated.
The post broke off JUST below the level of the barrel. I'm assuming it is soldered in place as I can see no staking marks.
I was thinking about heating the area a little with a propane torch and then taking an easy-out to the stub - maybe it'll spin out when the factory solder melts with the heat??
I guess my only other option would be to take a narrow, pointed grinder bit to it with my dremel tool.
Anybody have any other possibilities??
Any gunsmithing tips would be appreciated.